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NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Tacoma, Washington

Join a high-acuity Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Tacoma, Washington, as a Travel NICU RN and provide compassionate, evidence-based care to critically ill and premature newborns. This neonatal nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident caring for complex patients and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary providers. Tacoma offers a welcoming Pacific Northwest setting with waterfront scenery, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel NICU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 13, 2027
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; occasional night-shift coverage may be available based on unit needs
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Call: No call requirement
• Unit: High-acuity Level IV NICU with approximately 70 beds and a typical census of 50 patients
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be possible but is not guaranteed
• Documentation: Epic

NICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Level III or Level IV NICU experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification strongly preferred
• Experience with ventilator respiratory support required
• Experience with tracheostomies preferred
• Strong neonatal assessment, communication, and care-coordination skills
• Positive, collaborative attitude and commitment to family-centered care
• First-time travelers may be considered; previous travel nursing experience is strongly preferred

NICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to premature and critically ill newborns, including infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation
• Care for patients with respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal abstinence syndrome, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and other complex neonatal conditions
• Manage respiratory support, including ventilators and NCPAP
• Provide care for infants with tracheostomies, G-tubes, NG/OG tubes, and PICC lines
• Manage and monitor umbilical arterial and venous catheters (UAC/UVC)
• Administer medications safely and accurately, complete assessments, and develop individualized care plans
• Support high-risk deliveries and care for feeders and growers in collaboration with the neonatal care team
• Prepare infants and families for discharge and provide education for a safe transition home
• Document patient care thoroughly in Epic
• Collaborate with providers, therapists, families, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Float to MedSurg or PICU for patients age one year or younger, or assist as a Helping Hands nurse, when needed

Apply now for this Level IV NICU travel nursing contract in Tacoma, Washington, and join a dedicated neonatal care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.